Reduce player protections to 1 quarterback, 1 running back, and 1 receiver (WR/TE). Teams that don’t win money can keep a prospect at any position. That lowers protection slots to 3 or 4, down from the current rules of 5 or 6. It also levels the playing field big time because playoff and money-winning teams would only be able to protect 1 player per position. And it would only extend the draft by 2 rounds. (This is likely a rule significant enough that it would have to be put into effect AFTER the next draft, so it wouldn’t be instituted until 2009 season.) Proposed by the Froglickers with input from the Wildcats.
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NOT BROKEN
I am opposed to this!!! We are mainly are trading league. We have had great parity as 2 of the last three years we’ve had worst to first turnarounds. Reducing the protection size would severely limit trading opportunity.
OPPOSE!!!
Dan and I agree with Nick on this one – increase player protection – we would like 8 or at least 7 players back! This opinion will likely change next year.
Shame on you
First of all, Dan and Ross should be ashamed of themselves, agreeing with Nick on any change to FFL. Secondly, number of protected players won’t have any impact on trades, in fact it might actually increase trades, as teams try to get at least some value for players they might have to drop under the new rules. Thirdly, this will restore some value to the draft – right now, it’s a complete waste of time.
Zilber has a good point
I agree with Zilber. I also believe it would be more likely the trades will occur more often. By just adding two rounds, I vote yes for this proposal.
if this is enacted, trades will decrease not increase. Come on fellows, think it through